SOC 29-1171 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Nurse Practitioners — Northwestern South Carolina
Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area · 8 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $121,720 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $132,300.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $121,720 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $132,300. Half of workers earn between $105,070 and $127,270. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $97,400 and the ninetieth at $132,910.
The area has 250 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.7 of every thousand jobs. Charleston leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $127,780. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 15th of 313 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $97,400 | −26.4% |
| 25th | $105,070 | −20.6% |
| Median (50th) | $121,720 | −8.0% |
| 75th | $127,270 | −3.8% |
| 90th | $132,910 | +0.5% |
| Mean | $118,150 | −10.7% |
Other metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charleston | $127,780 | 1,050 | |
| 2 | Florence | $121,930 | 270 | |
| 3 | Myrtle Beach | $121,390 | 260 | |
| 4 | Spartanburg | $121,120 | 260 | |
| 5 | Greenville | $119,280 | 1,120 | |
| 6 | Hilton Head Island | $119,130 | 260 | |
| 7 | Columbia | $118,470 | 920 | |
| 8 | Sumter | $112,080 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northwestern South Carolina run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $121,720 goes as far as $129,904 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$121,720as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$129,904US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $121,720 a year, 8.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $97,400 to $132,910 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 250 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Charleston, at $127,780.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Nurse Practitioners in Northwestern South Carolina, SC?
The median annual wage is $121,720, or $58.52 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $132,300, so pay in Northwestern South Carolina, SC is 8.0% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Northwestern South Carolina, SC earns more than $132,910 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $97,400 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Charleston, at $127,780 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 250 jobs in this occupation in Northwestern South Carolina, SC. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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